Michael Connell Biehn (born July 31, 1956) is an American actor, best known for his collaborations with director James Cameron. He achieved international fame playing iconic roles such as Sergeant Kyle Reese in *The Terminator* (1984), Corporal Dwayne Hicks in *Aliens* (1986), and Lieutenant Hiram Coffey in *The Abyss* (1989). His career also includes other memorable performances, such as his portrayal of gunslinger Johnny Ringo in the Western *Tombstone* (1993) and Commander Anderson in the action film *The Rock* (1996). Often cast as military figures or intense characters, Biehn has remained prolific in genre films, appearing in numerous independent productions and solidifying his status as a cult actor. In 2011, he received the Life Career Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in recognition of his significant contribution to the genre.